147 quotes found
“Come back. Even as a shadow, even as a dream.”
“Death is never easy when you know the people doing the dying.”
“Someone experiencing the stages of grief is rarely aware of how his behavior might appear to others. Grief often produces a zoom lens effect, in which the focus is entirely on oneself, to the exclu...”
“Christmas is such a time of struggle anyway, crammed with busy and hurry and the expectation that you will be joyful, no matter what. Then, if youre like me, when you just sit quietly, just be, and...”
“The God I serve is able to save us both. To give us the winning lottery ticket so all our money problems will go away. To mend our broken hearts. To bring us close to those we love. He is able. He ...”
“The griefs that have been hardest for me were the ones I didnt recognize as griefs, because they came in what were supposed to be the best times of my life. No one whispered in my ear that the best...”
“A feeling of pleasure or solace can be so hard to find when you are in the depths of your grief. Sometimes it's the little things that help get you through the day. You may think your comforts soun...”
“There is nothing like feeling truly "awake" and aware of my life and what it means to me. So I look ahead and think, "There is still so much to be done, and I will continue to make the most of it.”
“I would still rather feel things and live life to the fullest rather than hide in a cave and attempt to protect myself from the uncertainties of the world.”
“We never truly "get over" a loss, but we can move forward and evolve from it.”
“I believe I gather strength from the generations of women who came before me - that together we all hold the suffering of the world.”
“It is true that the grief journey is very lonely, but it is also up to you to decide just how lonely you will make it.”
“I used to feel afraid of the future, always assuming the worst. But now I've realized that my worst fears have already happened, and I've survived them! I've walked into the fire and made it out al...”
“The truth is, we never know what life will bring us and we don't have as much control as we might think we have. But we CAN choose how we walk through life and how we spend our time.”
“It is okay to release your feelings when you feel the waves coming. It's all part of the process of having to let go of your relationship with your loved one as you once knew it. And remember, lett...”
“...this is what death does to you, it takes and takes, so that all that is left of your memories is a faint tracing of spilled ash.”
“You have to do what feels right for you. Do not let anyone influence you otherwise. It is your mind, your heart, and your own internal wisdom that will lead you in the direction you need to go.”
“I began to feel that nature itself was nurturing me, reminding me that life still offered beauty and calm, and that I was also made out of these elements.”
“Mothering while grieving should involve being understanding and keeping a gentle attitude toward yourself as you work to balance your own needs and your child's. You become stronger by remaining aw...”
“Each loss brings growth with it, and learning to handle new experiences and taking charge of your needs is part of the transformative process.”
